B.F.Skinner's Work Elaborated What E.L.Thorndike Had Called

question 169

Multiple Choice

B.F.Skinner's work elaborated what E.L.Thorndike had called

• A) shaping.
• B) conditioned reinforcement.
• C) the law of effect.
• D) resistance to extinction.

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Definitions:

Operating Leverage

A measure of how sensitive a company's operating income is to a change in its sales volume, emphasizing the impact of fixed costs.

EBIT

Earnings Before Interest and Taxes represents a metric for gauging a firm's profit, specifically excluding expenses related to interest and taxes.

Sales Revenue

The total amount of money generated from the sale of goods or services before any expenses are subtracted.

Financial Leverage

The use of borrowed funds to increase the potential return of an investment, amplifying both gains and losses.